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Best in slot (BiS) · Level 60

WoW Forever Retribution Paladin BiS at level 60

DPS
role
0/15
new in Forever
15/15
with a known source

Summary

This is the site’s suggestion for Retribution Paladin at level 60, not an official list: we use our Retribution stat weights to score every item a Paladin can use with a required level of 60 or lower, and pick the best one for each slot. The beta does not reach this level yet (the current cap is 30): it is a forecast, and items and their sources may change.

Stat priority of the list, per point: Strength > Attack Power > Agility > Stamina. Percentage stats count too, per 1%: hit and critical strike. On weapons, two-hand weapon DPS matters most.

The highest-scoring pieces:

None of the 15 pieces is new in Forever and all of them have a known source.

Gear by slot

For each slot, the suggested piece and the next two on the list.

Head

Top pickLionheart Helm
Item level 61 · requires level 56 · Plate
+2% Hit · +2% Critical Strike · +18 Strength
Crafted Blacksmithing
Alternatives
Crown of DestructionClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 76 · requires level 60 · Mail
Drops from Ragnaros (20%) in Molten Core (Classic data)
Avenger's CrownAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Plate
Quest Avenger's Crown (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Neck

Top pickStormrage's Talisman of Seething
Item level 92 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+2% Critical Strike · +26 Attack Power · +12 Stamina
Drops from Kel'Thuzad (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Barbed Choker
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding (18%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Fury of the Forgotten Swarm
Item level 71 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from General Rajaxx in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

Shoulders

Top pickSpaulders of the Grand CrusaderClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
+18 Strength · +1% Critical Strike · +18 Stamina · …
Drops from Plagued Ghoul (0.71%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Truestrike ShouldersClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 61 · requires level 56 · Leather
Drops from Pyroguard Emberseer (20%) in Blackrock Spire (Classic data)
Avenger's PauldronsAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Plate
Quest Avenger's Pauldrons (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Back

Top pickShroud of DominionClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Cloth
+50 Attack Power · +1% Critical Strike · +11 Stamina
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Puissant CapeClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 70 · requires level 60 · Cloth
Drops from Azuregos (19%) in Azshara (Classic data)
Cloak of the ScourgeClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Cloth
Drops from Noth the Plaguebringer (14.3%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Chest

Top pickPlated Abomination RibcageClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
+45 Strength · +1% Hit · +1% Critical Strike · …
Drops from Thaddius (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Breastplate of AnnihilationClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 73 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from The Prophet Skeram (15%) in Ahn'Qiraj Temple (Classic data)
Ghoul Skin TunicClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Leather
Drops from Death Touched Warrior (2.1%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Wrists

Top pickWristguards of VengeanceClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Plate
+24 Strength · +1% Critical Strike · +10 Stamina
Drops from Anub'Rekhan (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Qiraji Execution Bracers
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Leather
Drops from Twin Emperors in Ahn'Qiraj
Hive Defiler Wristguards
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Princess Huhuran (16.7%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Hands

Top pickGauntlets of Annihilation
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Plate
+35 Strength · +1% Hit · +1% Critical Strike · …
Drops from C'Thun (21%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Fists of the UnrelentingClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Plate
Unknown source
Gloves of Enforcement
Item level 76 · requires level 60 · Leather
Drops from Battleguard Sartura (15%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Waist

Top pickGirdle of the MentorClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
+21 Strength · +1% Hit · +1% Critical Strike · …
Drops from Instructor Razuvious (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Onslaught GirdleClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Ragnaros (20%) in Molten Core (Classic data)
Belt of Never-ending Agony
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Leather
Drops from C'Thun (18.4%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Legs

Top pickLegplates of CarnageClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Plate
+42 Strength · +2% Critical Strike · +18 Stamina
Drops from Heigan the Unclean (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Titanic Leggings
Item level 60 · requires level 55 · Plate
Crafted Blacksmithing
Scaled Sand Reaver LeggingsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Mail
Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding (18%) in Ahn'Qiraj Temple (Classic data)

Feet

Top pickBoots of the Shadow FlameClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Leather
+2% Hit · +44 Attack Power · +22 Stamina
Drops from Nefarian (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Alternatives
Chromatic BootsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Chromaggus (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Boots of the Fallen HeroClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Vem (25%) in Ahn'Qiraj Temple (Classic data)

Ring 1

Top pickBand of Unnatural ForcesUnique
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+52 Attack Power · +1% Hit · +1% Critical Strike
Drops from Loatheb (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Master Dragonslayer's RingUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Quest The Lord of Blackrock (level 60, Alliance) in Stormwind City (Classic data)
Band of AccuriaUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Ragnaros (20%) in Molten Core (Classic data)

Ring 2

Top pickMaster Dragonslayer's RingUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+48 Attack Power · +1% Hit · +14 Stamina
Quest The Lord of Blackrock (level 60, Alliance) in Stormwind City (Classic data)
Alternatives
Band of AccuriaUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Ragnaros (20%) in Molten Core (Classic data)
Don Julio's BandUnique
Item level 65 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Gaelden Hammersmith — Stormpike Supply Officer in Alterac Valley (Classic data)

Trinket 1

Top pickDrake Fang TalismanUnique
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+56 Attack Power · +2% Hit · +1% Dodge
Drops from Ebonroc (18%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Alternatives
Neltharion's TearUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Nefarian (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Slayer's CrestUnique
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Trinket 2

Top pickNeltharion's TearUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+2% Hit · +44 Spell Power
Drops from Nefarian (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Alternatives
Slayer's CrestUnique
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Rune of the Guard CaptainChanged
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Quest Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village (level 51, Horde) in The Hinterlands (Classic data)

Main hand

Top pickMight of MenethilClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 89 · requires level 60 · Two-Hand Mace
+2% Critical Strike · +20 Strength · +46 Stamina
Drops from Kel'Thuzad (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Dark Edge of InsanityUnique
Item level 84 · requires level 60 · Two-Hand Axe
Drops from C'Thun (8%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
SeveranceClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Two-Hand Axe
Drops from Patchwerk (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Off hand

Two-handed weapon: the off hand stays empty

Relic

Relic: not scored

More on Retribution Paladin

Reasoning: Two-handed damage: Seal of the Crusader and Seal of Command benefit from very slow weapons (Command procs 7 times per minute and deals weapon damage), so speed weighs even more than for Arms. Strength and AP like any melee; a pinch of intellect and spell power since judgements and the seal itself scale with holy damage and cost mana.

Heads up: the beta is capped at level 30 and the weights are indicative, tuned for level 60 with no simulations behind them. Sources come from the WoWSims Forever database and, for items that already existed in Classic, from the Classic 1.12 database (CMaNGOS Classic-DB, marked "Classic data": they may change in Forever); an item without a source may not be obtainable yet. Set bonuses and procs are not scored. Everything will change with each build.

Treat these lists as a starting point: your talents, enchants and play style may make another piece the better pick.

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